English · Word Candidate

stalking

/ˈstɔːkɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: stalkings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of going stealthily.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động di chuyển lén lút

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

A tiny cub is learning the art of stalking a little too well it seems. A video posted on social media shows the cub surprising its mamma and giving her a huge fright. The short clip makes for a delightful watch.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Hunting for game by moving silently and stealthily or by waiting in ambush.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Săn bắt bằng cách di chuyển im lặng hoặc chờ phục kích

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The removal of stalks from bunches of grapes prior to winemaking.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Loại bỏ cuống nho trước khi sản xuất rượu

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “stalking” mean?

The act of going stealthily.

Is “stalking” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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